Colombia’s northwestern Uraba region is located along the Panamanian border and borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. The Gulf of Uraba is the southernmost region of the Caribbean Sea, a small inlet extending southward from the Gulf of Darien towards the The Atrato River delta. This area of Colombia is still unknown; its checkered past and uprooting history have stigmatised an incredibly diverse region of the country. But things have changed. The Uraba region is the latest destination in Colombia to welcome international birders. More than 600 species occur in the area, so one can easily devote five or six days in search of the targets. It is easy to fly in to the region from major cities in Colombia and the area has comfortable hotels.
Best Months to Visit:
Late November to March
AREAS IN THIS ROUTE
The site is reached after a 40 minute boat ride from Turbo, basically crossing the width of the Uraba Gulf to the mouth of the Atrato River.
Targets
Sooty-capped Puffbird (E), Northern Screamer, Black Antshrike (NE), Saphire-bellied Hummingbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Gray-headed Chachalaca.
The largest urban forest on the planet is located within the municipality of Carepa.
Targets
American Pygmy Kingfisher, Black Antshrike (NE), Chestnut-winged Chachalaca (E), Tooth-billed Hummingbird, Grey-cheeked Nunlet, Yellow-eared Toucanet.
The municipality of Mutata is home to secondary and primary forests with differences in elevation that allow for nice diversity.
Targets
Baudo Guan (NE), Blue-chested Hummingbird, White-tipped Sicklebill, Crested Eagle, Black-breasted Puffbird, Blue-tailed Trogon (NE), Rose-faced Parrot (NE), Ocellated Antbird, Royal Flycatcher, Club-winged Manakin, Blue-whiskered Tanager (NE), Black-headed Brush-finch, Gray-cheeked Nunlet.
A checkerboard of conserved forests, pastures, and agricultural lands can be birded at the Brand family farm near the municipality of Carepa. Access is via horseback and the accommodations are basic.
Targets
Harpy Eagle, Viridian Dacnis (NE), Rufous-crowned Gnatpitta (NE).
One of the principal economic arteries of the region is Rio Leon, which flows into the Uraba Golf.
Targets
Northern Screamer, Gray-capped Cuckoo, Least Bittern, Gray-headed Kite.
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For more information, questions, availability or to register for a Colombia Birdwatch tour, please contact Christopher Calonje at:
USA: (541) 891-9394
Toll free USA and Canada: 1-855-631-8907
Colombia: (57) 318-5942891